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Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24
Hints to Swimmers.

"When the bathing season arrives" re-
marked natatorium professor the other
day, "we'll hear of the usual maximum of
drowning cases, and among them, as Gsa-
al, q fair share of expert swimmers. The
chief reason why good swimmers are SO
often drowned when they are accidentally
thrown into the water is because the
shock causes them to loose their presence
of mind. The loss OF presence of mind
leads to paralysis of body, or to such wild
exertions as accelerate drowning, instead
of contributing to preservation. The abil-
ity to behave wisely in case of sudden &C.
cidents can only be acquired by expert
ence, just as everything else has to be &C.
quired. The theory of the matter can be
taught 10 swimming schools, but the prac-
tice must be acquired by experience.
Hence, in some of the European swimming
schools, says the Hebrew Journal, the pu-
pills are taken out boat riding aud pur-
posely upset, as though the upsetting was
accidental. They are also suddenly push
ed overheard, and subjected to all manner
of prepared accidents, 30 as to accustom
them to acting in emergencies. In this
way they learn how to behave in case of
real accidents, and are protected against
the loss of their presence OF mind on oc-
casions of danger on the water. They are
also taught to have faith in the sustaining
power of the water itself. They get to
know that the water will sustain them if
they will only render it the least help.
A finger laid upon an oar, or the gun
vale of an overturned boat, or board, or
almost any floating substance, will sus-
tain the hu man body in calm water. Per-
sons who have been properly taught, and
have acquired the habit of acting with
self-possession in the water when they are
upset, do not attempt to climb upon the
overturned boat, but simply take hold OF
it and quietly support themselves. A
boat half filled with water, or completely
overturned, will support as many persons
as can get their hands upon the gunwale,
if they behave quietly. In a case of acci'
dent, person who understands ard acts
-in accordance with these facts would stand
a better chance of being saved, even if he
were a poor swimmer, than ar exper,
swimmer would stand who should lose his
presence of mind.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24
Reading Aloud.

If you ask eight people out of ten now,
they will tell you that they hate being
read to. And why? Because from their
childhood they have been unused to it, or
used only to such monotonous drone as
robbed even the "Arabian Nights" Of half
their charm. The husband, after the end
of hard days work, returns home to pass
the evening absorbed 10 his book, or doz-
ing over the fire, while the wife takes MP
novel, or knits in silence. If he could read
to her, or if he could tolerate her reading
to him, there would be q community Of
thought, interchange of ideas. and such
discussions as the fusion of two minds into
any common channel cannot fail to pro-
duce. And it is often the same when the
circle is wider. I have known q large
family to pass the hours between dinner
and bed time, each one with his book or
work, afraid to speak above his breath be-
cause sit would disturb papa"
But it was not always so In the last
century-even as late as fifty years ago
-reading aloud was regarded as an ac-
complishment, and it was, consequently,
far more frequently found enlivening the
domestic circle. There were fewer books,
fewer means of loeomotion, fewer pleas
ures for winter nights, outside the four
walls of the country parlor.--Nineteeath
Century. @
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24
Inclined Road up Lookout Mountain, Tenn

Inclined Road up Lookout Mountain, Tenn.
Probably one of the most famous en-
gagements of our civil war was Hooker's
famous "battle above the Clouds" on
Lookout Mountain, near Chattanooga,
Tenn. The place thus made historical is
one of the most slightly on the continent,
and has attracted many visitors, so that q
small park has been laid out on the small
available space on the summit, and build
ings are being erected for the accommoda-
tion of the public. On this account an
inclined railroad has been built covering
the most tedious part of the ascent. The
grade averages l foot in 81, and the
road is 4,3oO feet long, making a total
rise of about 1900 feet. The cars are
drawn by steel cables of inch diameter,
the car being calculated to carry s5 peo
pie on each trip, and to make the ascent
in FIVE or six minutes. The track has two
curves, one to the left and one TO the
right, and from the point of the mountair
where the inclined road terminates, a mar
row gauge road, mile and quarter
long, covers the more gradual ascent tc
the summit.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24
PURE, HARD AND BRILLIANT
Brazilian Axis Cut Pebbles
For sale by Hales & Boyne, Charlotte.

They are natural stone, almost as hard as a
diamond, take high polish, will not scratch, nor
will moisture collect on them in warm weather.
They confer briliancy and distinctness of
vision, with amount of case and comfort not
hitherto enjoyed by spectacle wearers.
They neutralize and prevent the irritating rays
of light from entering the eye.
They improve, strengthen and preserve the
sight. thereby resting the optic nerves fo1 in
very many cases preventing headache.
On account of the purity of the material of
which they are made, they cause no dizziness or
wavering of sight. Every pair warranted.
The common, inferior Spectacles. which are
sold and bought, regardless of their quality OF
accuracy, are made from inferior material or i'm
perfect Lenses discarded from better grades,
they stimulate heat. irritate and fatigue the eye
they retract the rays of light unequally and fail
to correct all optical defects.
We wish to impress upon the public the i'm.
portance of taking good care of their eyes, and
never neglect using glasses when the first symp-
toms of failing sight appear. Every genuine
pair is stamped with Trade Mark BP. The Peb
bles are set in Gold, Silver, Celluloid, Steel
Nickel, and Rubber Frames For sale by
HALES 6 BOYNE,
jewelers. and Opticians, Charlotte, N. G
March 25, 1887.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24
G RO G E r / E S, EFT G
THE BEST STOCK
Heavy and Fancy Groceries,
CONFECTIONERlES,
Fruits, Canned Goods, ETC., can be found at
A r. & W. B. NISBET

Fall. 1886. Fall
PEGRAM & CO.,
(FTrst National Bank BuildingO
SOUTH TRYoN ST., CHARLOTTE, N. G.
Ladies' High Button Boots, Misses High But
ton Boots, Children's High Button Boots.
Ladies'. Misses
And Cbildren's Spring Heel Shoes. Boys and
Girls School Shoes.
Gentlemen's Fine Custom Made Shoes for
dress and business wear, large stock of sizes,
styles and widths.
SpecialtieS i'm Hats.
The "Boss Raw Edge" Soft Hats, the Light
Weight" Silk Hats, most approved style.
Trunks and Valses. very superior line.
GOLD HEAD UMBRELLAS
Leather Back Bound Slipper Soles, Lambs
Bound Slipper Soles, Porpoise Laces, Alma
Polish, Fine Button Hooks, Stocking Heel Pro.
tectors.
Be sure and give US call. Mail orders have
our prompt attention.
PEGRAM & co.
Sept. II, 1885.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24

V A harrow-shaped flock of wild
geese. the Waterbury (Conn.) American
says, went northward over the city re-
Gently. They seemed to attend sharply
to the business of travelling until they
spled one OF the numerous kites the bows
In the northern portion of the city were
flying. This kite was uncommonly high
10 the air, and the geese objected to it.
At least they circled about it two or three
times, and then four of their number, dele
gated for the purpose, attacked the kite
and tore it into shreds and went on thsir
way.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24
Commissioners Sale.

By virtue of Decree of the Superior Court in
the case of Robt. A. Morrow and J. M. Morrow,
Jr, VS.. Annie l.. Morrow, will sell at the Court
House door in the city of Charlotte, N. c., on
O'Clock M, to the highest bidder, that certain
HOUSE and LOT of LAND near the city of
Charlotte, adjoining the Thompson Orphanage
property, containing about three and one-sixth
Acres. The said property is the same on which
r. W. Norwood now resides. Said Land is sold
for partition. Terms Cash.
HERIOT CLARKSON,
May 81, 1887. CIV Commissioner
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24
SPARKLING CATAWBA SPRINGS,
CATAWBA COUNTY, NC.
Newly fitted up with New Hotel
And Furniture for over 400 Guests.

The Proprietors would be glad to see all their
old and many new friends.
The Medical Properties of the Waters are un-
rivaled for Dyspepsia. Rheumatism, Liver, Kid
ney and Urinary Diseases, and General Debility
and Nervous Prostration. Healthier location
not to be found.
Baths complete. Pool, sho~er, Warm and
Hot Sulphur. Hot Air and Vapor Baths. Fine
Band of Music and all Alnusements kept at
first-class Watering places
Write for Catalogue.
DR.. E. o. ELLIOTT & SON,
May 81, 1887. 2m Proprietors
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24

a. Bradstreet's has compiled very ex-
haustive tables on the number of work
men at present engaged in the yarions in
dustries oil the country, the wages paid
them, and other highly interesting data,
and the general results shown are very
satisfactory. It appears from them that
at least 100000 more workmen are en-
gagged than at this time two years ago,
and that the wages which had sunk very
low in the two years prior to 1885, are at
present at about the same figures they
were during the bright business year Of
1882.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24

H l see but one way in which we
can rid ourselves of rascals, and that is to
stop raising them. We have imprisoned
them. we have fined them, we have
hanged them; we have tried to reform
them by the best appointed machinery;
we have blessed them and cursed them al
ternately, but the stock is undiminished.
AS one dies another takes his place, and
does his best TO bring a companion with
him. Reforms do not reclaim, and revi-
walls do not reach them. l repeat, / see
bat one way in which we can rid ourselves
of them, and that is to stop raising them.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24

Having qualified as Executor of the Will of
Josiah Johnston, deceased, (colored) I hereby
notify all persons having claims against said
deceased to present them to me on or before the
9th day of June, 1883, or this notice will be
plea ded in bar of their recovery; and all persons
indebted to the said deceased are requested and
required to make immediate payment
ALEXANDER MORRIS,
Executor.
June g. 1887 6w-nd
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24

W A notion which has long prevailed
is the idea that some special relation
exists between the character of a mans
pulse, as to high or low tension, and his
vigor of body or mind. In the Croonian
lectures on the pulse, recently delivered
By DIR. W. Fl. Broadbent, the lecturer
declared that be had been unable to find
any evidence of the existence of such a
relation.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24

w Very Young Mar-"You wouldn''
think it, but Pve just paid $4,000 in cast
for house, all made by my own PLUCK
and perseverance" Young Lady
"Really, what business are you in p
Very young man-"I'm son-in-law."
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24

~ 1t has been computed that the
death rates of the globe is 81 minute,
97,79O day, and 81, ,63o, ,s35 year, and
the birth rate 20 q minute, 100, 500 q day.
and SO, ,792, 900 year.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24
SPRING GOODS.


Our Stock of Spring Goods is arriving daily
and when complete will be second to none we
have ever shown to the public.
Dress Goods, TOrchOns, EmbrOid-
cry, Etc.
If you want a Black Cashmere Dress, don't
fail to see ours.
A nice line of Dress Goods in all the leading
Colors for Spring will be opened up iu few
days.
A full line of WARMERS P. D. and other
brands of
Corsets.
A handsome line of Childrens Lace and En-
broidery Caps.
Look at our new Patent Folding Bustle.
Evitt's Ladies and Childrens SHOES. Full
line Gents Furnishing Goods. Best Fitting
Shirt for 81.
az Come and see our Spring Goods.
HARGRAVES & ALEXANDER
March 25, 1887.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24

KINGS
Blood and Liver Pills.

Kings Pills are peculiarly adapted to the fol-
lowing Diseases: Bilious, Intermittent and Re-
mittent Fevers, Sick Headache, Piles, Indiges-
ton, Costiveness, Collie. Jaundice, Dropsy,
Dysentery, Heartburn, Loss of Appetite, Dys-
Bladder, Eruptions of the Skin, Nervousness,
and all Disorders that arise from Diseased
Liver or Impure Blood. For sale by
BURWELL 6 DUNN, Druggists,
April Is, 1887. Charlotte, N. C.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24
THE
Charlotte Home Democrat,
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY
YATES & STRONG.
TERMs-One Dollar and Fifty Cents for / year.
One Dollar for months.
Subscription price due in advance

Entered at the Post Office in Charlotte, N
C., as second class matter,' according to the
ruies OF the P. 0. Department.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24
ATTRACTIONS

ATTRACTIONS
And Real Benefits for the People.
Everything that belongs to Summer Goods
marked down to prices never before heard of in
this section.
Come and see them, and YOU will be con-
vinced of the truth of what we claim.
Come Early.
And thus secure the cream of the many bargains
we are daily offering.
E. L. KEESLER & co.
June 8, 1887
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24
17S Acres of Land

In MecLlenburg county, on the Lawyers Road,
about one mile and a-half East of the city of
Charlotte.
The said Land is fully described in Deed of
Conveyance made by George E. Wilson, Com
missioner, to Daniel Gatewood, on the 26th of
February. 1888, and registered in the Registers
office for Mecklenburg county. in Deed Book 33.
at pages 1856 and 157, and in Deed of Trust
made by said Gatewood to c. M. Burns, and
337, &c.
CHARLES nj. BURNS,
June 3, 1887. 5w Commissioner
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24
VALUABLE LAND
For 2a1o

In obedience to a Decree of the Superior Court
OF Mecklenburg county, made at the February
Term thereof, in the case of Charles NJ Burns
against Daniel Gatewood and wife, and John
Robinson, the undersigned Commissioner, ap-
pointed by the said Court will sell at public auc-
ton, for cash. at the Court House door in Char
lotte, at IL o'clock M, on the 4th day of July,
1887, (being the first Monday in said monthly the
LAND directed by said Decree to be sold.
t0-wit.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Lanterns, &c.
We have the Improved Tubular Lantern; also
the Buckeye, with Double Globes.
r. 81. JORDAN & co.
DR.. Scott's Electric Hair Curler
Immediately crimps, bangs or curls the Hair to
any desired shape. Fer sale by
r. H.-JORDAN s. co.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24

Bread, Cakes and Pies
Of every description. Hot Rolls every even
ing at
s. NJ EOWELL'S BAKERY,
Sept, II, 1886. Trade Street
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24

June 3, 1887. 6w-pd
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1887-06-24
Executors Notice.

May 81, 1887.
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The Largest in the south.

In this issue will be found the adj
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ONE LIVED, THE OTHER DIED

| A woman formerly our slave IL now oul
cook. About eighteen months ago she be-
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which when lanced discharged matter for
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For six months of tins time she was con-
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The c6-partnership of Gilbert &
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consent, c. f. Gilbert having purchas-
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paper and job printing establishment,
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business c. f. Gilbert assumes any
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and is authorized to collect all claims
due the firm. G.. Il. GILBERT,
H. w. CLARK,
j. w. CLARK.
Dallas, Sept, "a. 1887.
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Parties here are receiving lettels

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A SHERIFF RELEASED.

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Removal Notice.

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10 the EvnOsition

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At EN- TION
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HAN0S0xE PRExlU4S, Monthly

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Many Poole Refuse To Take Cod Liver

Many Poole Refuse To Take Cod Liver
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Geo. Ellis e. Co., Real Estate

hnd Collecting Agents, have, returned
10 their old stand, COZ Main street.
For bargains in real property call Oil
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49, 60? Main street.